DJ Turntables

American Musical Supply is excited to be your stop for DJ Turntables from Pioneer, Reloop, Audio-Technica, and other top brands! We offer True 0% interest payment plans - applying is easy. Use your own debit or credit card, enjoy fast and free shipping, and add DJ Turntables to your creative setup.

We make buying DJ Turntables quick and easy - in-stock items that are ordered before 5PM will ship out the same day! (see our Shipping Information Page for more details) Do you have questions about DJ Turntables and want to know which items would be best for you? Give us a call at 800-319-9043 - our experts are standing by.

Turntables (record players) come in a variety of looks, styles, and configurations. AMS carries a wide selection and has the right type to match your needs. If you would like a straightforward option just to listen to your record collection at home, then a more consumer-friendly model with USB connectivity is often the way to go. They allow you to convert vinyl recordings into digital files to bolster any collection. However, if you’re ready to explore the world of performance DJing, then a direct-drive model is an absolute must. These types of turntables have a motor positioned underneath the platter that powers the whole mechanism. Durability and consistency are the trademarks of direct-drive - this means that you can scratch, cut, juggle, and quickly change records confidently.

The unique look and feel of turntables can be adapted to different DJ setups as well. You can bring your crate of records, add a battle mixer and go completely old-school by matching tempo and key by ear, while picking out and 'slip-mixing' in samples. Or, you can embrace the newest DJ computer software and use control vinyl - a record outfitted with circuitry to sync with the program - to incorporate your entire digital library and employ tons of specialized effects and controls.

With the resurgence of vinyl records over the last few decades, DJ turntables are as popular as ever. They are also flexible when paired with modern mixers. Due to their size and construction, direct-drive turntables can be a bit heavy and awkward to transport, so if you plan to pick up and travel, be sure to include a hard case for the whole setup, mixer included. Brands such as Odyssey, Grundorf, and Magma offer hard-sided cases that are the perfect partners for today's top-selling turntables. Also, be sure to check out our selection of DJ Turntable Cartridges and DJ Styli so you can fine-tune the tone and feel of your setup.

While the term ‘record player’ has been used by the public for over a century, their use as an instrument was heavily influenced by hip-hop culture of the late 1970s/early 1980s. Early DJs started with two turntables and a simple mixer equipped with a crossfader. While the MC (emcee) handled the lyrics, vocals, and rhymes, the DJ seamlessly would blend two songs into one as they jumped back and forth between tracks on different records. It wasn’t uncommon for DJs to cycle through records quickly and invent new rhythmic scratch, juggle, and cutting techniques over time. In addition to serving both as the musical foundation and the personal hype behind an MC, the DJ could also make a name for themselves with a style all their own.

During the same time on a parallel front, the beginnings of club EDM had taken hold. These songs were being composed with analog and early digital synthesizers, drum machines, and a host of new recording techniques. They were also were being printed and released on vinyl. As both hip-hop and EDM continued their rise, a growing number of DJs created the earliest mixes drawn from their personal collections. Dance clubs. Music venues. Underground 'invitation-only' spots. House parties. All of these played host to DJs armed their gear and a crate of records. These types of sets go on for hours, sometimes even days at a time!

Discover your own voice behind the decks with DJ Turntables from American Musical Supply!